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$89+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SEA
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Find flights departing from Santa Barbara that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on April 17, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/27

1:58 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 6/2

5:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$182

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Tue 5/12

10:10 am-6:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

1:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$208

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

2:17 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 5/10

5:05 am-1:39 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$212

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/7

9:40 am-1:45 pm

1 stop4h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

1:15 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$219

Santa BarbaraPortland

SBA - PDX

SBAPDX

Santa Barbara

Wed 5/6

2:17 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Portland

Sat 5/9

5:30 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$227

Santa BarbaraSeattle

SBA - SEA

SBASEA

Santa Barbara

Wed 7/1

4:53 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 7/7

5:25 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$231

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Thu 6/4

5:05 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/6

9:55 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$235
Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/7

5:20 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/9

7:45 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$235

Santa BarbaraLas Vegas

SBA - LAS

SBALAS

Santa Barbara

Thu 5/14

5:20 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 5/18

10:05 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$235

Santa BarbaraSan Francisco

SBA - SFO

SBASFO

Santa Barbara

Wed 6/3

5:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

2:55 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$237

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Santa Barbara in April
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Santa Barbara, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Santa Barbara made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from Santa Barbara. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Santa Barbara. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Barbara

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Santa Barbara including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Santa Barbara, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara (average of $177). Flying from Santa Barbara in December will prove the most costly (average of $393). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Barbara?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Seattle. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Santa Barbara would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday at noon when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at noon when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Santa Barbara?

For flights departing from Santa Barbara check dates and pricing for the following: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest, Delta. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Seattle.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $149
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $167
Southwest
Southwest
From $97
Delta
Delta
From $88

What are popular destinations to fly to from Santa Barbara?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Santa Barbara everyday are: San Francisco (100 flights per day), Los Angeles (66 flights per day), and Salt Lake City (44 flights per day).

San Francisco
San Francisco
From $109
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $173
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $164
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $140

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Santa Barbara?

The cheapest city to fly to from Santa Barbara is San Diego, with prices starting at $68. Explore other affordable destinations below.

San Diego
San Diego
From $68
Oakland
Oakland
From $99
San Francisco
San Francisco
From $109

Airline reviews for flights from Santa Barbara

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Santa Barbara travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on April 17, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Santa Barbara have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,409 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,839 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,600 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Santa Barbara. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated April 17, 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Santa Barbara?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Santa Barbara are San Francisco, Denver, Seattle. Throughout the year, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver are some of the top choices made by users flying from Santa Barbara.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Barbara to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Santa Barbara for as low as $68 to San Diego (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $485 to fly from Santa Barbara.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest have the cheapest prices from Santa Barbara. Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($88), Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Anchorage ($97), and Southwest flights from Santa Barbara to Albany Intl ($97).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Santa Barbara?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Santa Barbara we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Santa Barbara to San Diego starting at $412
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Atlanta starting at $676
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport starting at $839
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle starting at $877

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Santa Barbara?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Santa Barbara, consider Chicago. Prices start at $563 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Santa Barbara?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to embark to:
    Fly from Santa Barbara to San Francisco from $177 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Seattle from $182 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas from $220 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Sacramento from $226 round trip
    Fly from Santa Barbara to Portland from $227 round trip

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